Dodgers 5, Brewers 1 — Yamamoto goes the distance as LA takes 2–0 NLCS lead
The Dodgers continued their postseason dominance behind a masterful complete game from Yoshinobu Yamamoto, who silenced the Brewers after allowing a leadoff homer in Game 2 of the NLCS. Teoscar Hernández, Andy Pages, and Max Muncy all drove in runs as Los Angeles cruised to a 5–1 win and a commanding series lead heading back to Dodger Stadium.
🔑 Key Moments
Jackson Chourio opened the game with a bang, launching a leadoff home run to right-center to give Milwaukee a 1–0 lead.
Teoscar Hernández quickly answered in the second, belting a solo homer to left to tie it at 1–1.
Later that inning, Andy Pages ripped an RBI double to right to score Enrique Hernández, putting the Dodgers in front for good.
In the sixth, Max Muncy crushed a 412-foot solo homer to center, extending the lead to 3–1.
Shohei Ohtani added insurance in the seventh with an RBI single, while Yamamoto retired the final 14 batters he faced to complete his three-hit masterpiece.
📊 Notable Stats
Los Angeles Dodgers
Yoshinobu Yamamoto: 9.0 IP, 3 H, 1 ER, 1 BB, 7 K
Teoscar Hernández: 2-for-5, HR, RBI
Max Muncy: 1-for-4, HR, RBI
Shohei Ohtani: 1-for-5, RBI, SB
Andy Pages: 1-for-2, 2B, RBI
Enrique Hernández: 2-for-3, 2 R
Milwaukee Brewers
Jackson Chourio: 1-for-4, HR, RBI
Sal Frelick: 1-for-3
Brice Turang: 1-for-4
Freddy Peralta: 5.2 IP, 5 H, 3 ER, 4 K
Blue Jays at Mariners — Seattle returns home eyeing first-ever World Series berth
After back-to-back wins in Toronto, the Seattle Mariners return home to a fired-up T-Mobile Park crowd with a commanding 2–0 ALCS lead over the Toronto Blue Jays. The city is buzzing with belief as the Mariners stand two wins away from their first World Series appearance in franchise history, while the Blue Jays must win on the road to keep their season alive.
🔑 Key Storylines
Home-field energy: The Mariners’ faithful are ready to make T-Mobile Park deafening again after roaring through every pitch of the ALDS. “I know they’re going to bring a lot of energy for us,” said Jorge Polanco. “We’ve just got to keep competing.”
Pitching matchup: Seattle sends George Kirby (0–0, 2.70 ERA) to the mound on regular rest after throwing 5+ strong innings in the ALDS clincher. Toronto counters with Shane Bieber (4–2, 3.57 ERA), who struggled against the Yankees but will look to steady the ship in what could be his final start before free agency.
Polanco’s postseason tear: The Mariners’ second baseman — nicknamed “George Bonds” by teammates — has driven in go-ahead runs in three straight games and continues to anchor Seattle’s offense.
Toronto’s cold bats: George Springer and Nathan Lukes have led the Blue Jays’ limited production, but stars Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and Addison Barger have yet to deliver in this series.
Bullpen advantage: Seattle’s rested relief trio — Andrés Muñoz, Matt Brash, and Gabe Speier — is ready after a blowout Game 2 win, while Toronto’s bullpen arms are showing fatigue.
📊 Probable Starters
SEA: George Kirby (RHP) — 0–0, 2.70 ERA, 6 K
TOR: Shane Bieber (RHP) — 4–2, 3.57 ERA, 5 K
📺 Game Info
📅 Wednesday, Oct. 15
🕗 8:08 p.m. ET / 5:08 p.m. PT
📍 T-Mobile Park, Seattle, WA
📺 FS1 (US) | Sportsnet (Canada)
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